Qui a construit l'église Saint-Joseph de Mana ?

Une première église est élevée en 1840 par la mère Anne-Marie Javouhey. L'édifice actuel, lui, a été construit entre 1935 et 1938 par une équipe d'anciens bagnards, sous la direction de l'abbé Claude Magras.

De quand date l'église que l'on voit aujourd'hui ?

De 1935-1938. Elle est inscrite au titre des monuments historiques depuis le 22 septembre 1987, et son presbytère depuis le 12 juin 1989.

Qui a peint les fresques de l'église Saint-Joseph de Mana ?

La voûte a été peinte par le bagnard Bourgeois entre 1940 et 1945. Elle représente le Christ sur fond de ciel étoilé.

Où se trouve l'église Saint-Joseph de Mana ?

Au 1, rue de l'Église, au cœur du bourg de Mana.

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L'église Saint-Joseph de Mana

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Overview

Located at the heart of the commune of Mana, in French Guiana, Saint-Joseph church is a listed historic monument and the seat of the Saint-Joseph de Mana parish. Its structure combines wood and brick; painted blue, the building is recognisable from afar by its tall central bell tower set on a roof of wapa shingles. It plays a central role in the spiritual life of local Catholics.

Why Visit

The church offers a window into the history and culture of French Guiana. Its interior is adorned with mural paintings depicting scenes from the lives of Saint Joseph and the Holy Family, adding an artistic dimension to the visit. The site is of interest to those drawn to history, architecture and religious art.

History

A first church was built in Mana in 1840 at the initiative of Mother Anne-Marie Javouhey, founder of the congregation of the Sisters of Saint-Joseph de Cluny and of the town itself. The building seen today is more recent: it was constructed between 1935 and 1938 by a team of former convicts under the direction of Abbé Claude Magras. Inside, the vault painted by the convict Bourgeois between 1940 and 1945 depicts Christ against a starry sky. The church has been listed as a historic monument since 22 September 1987, and its presbytery since 12 June 1989.

Getting There

Saint-Joseph church is located at 1 rue de l'Église in Mana. It is easily accessible in the heart of the commune.

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Location

Mana · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

Who built Saint-Joseph church in Mana?+

A first church was raised in 1840 by Mother Anne-Marie Javouhey. The building standing today was constructed between 1935 and 1938 by a team of former convicts, under Abbé Claude Magras.

How old is the church we see today?+

It dates from 1935-1938. It has been listed as a historic monument since 22 September 1987, and its presbytery since 12 June 1989.

Who painted the murals in Saint-Joseph church in Mana?+

The vault was painted by the convict Bourgeois between 1940 and 1945, showing Christ against a starry sky.

Where is Saint-Joseph church in Mana?+

At 1 rue de l'Église, in the heart of the town of Mana.

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